And the Nets, at times, feel they are holding the short end of the stick.
Small price, however, for the frustration the Nets have felt after the first 50 games.
Now, having won 7 of their last 10 games, including six in a row at home, the Nets are again feeling good about themselves.
Getting rid of that contract alone should make the Nets feel a lot better about their planning.
The Nets are feeling good about themselves these days.
Kidd said the Nets felt as if they "let one get away."
It was there that the Nets felt things were taken from them.
Right now the Nets feel as if they can play with just about anybody.
But just when the Nets will feel at ease with each other is hard to know.